disembitterv.
rare.
transitive. To undo the embittering of, to free from bitterness.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > lack of violence, severity, or intensity > make less violent or severe [verb (transitive)] > mitigate or alleviate
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the mind > emotion > pleasure > state of being consoled or relieved > be relieved of [verb (transitive)] > console or relieve > relieve of suffering > specific bitterness
disembitter1716
1622 W. Whately Gods Husbandry (new ed.) ii. 82 The gawdes of this world would not..beguile vs, the cumbers of this world would not..gawle vs, if wee did dis-sweeten the one..and dis-imbitter the other.
1716 J. Addison Free-Holder No. 34 Such innocent Amusements as may thus disembitter the Minds of Men.
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